RT Book, Section A1 Arrington-Sanders, Renata A1 Dyson, Jeri A1 Ellen, Jonathan A2 Klausner, Jeffrey D. A2 Hook, Edward W. SR Print(0) ID 3026189 T1 Chapter 23. Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Adolescents T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases YR 2007 FD 2007 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-145606-7 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=3026189 RD 2024/03/28 AB • The biology of the developing cervix may increase the risk for STDs in young women.• Adolescents have delayed health care–seeking behavior and may not be forthcoming in reporting sexual risk behavior.• In most states, patients 12 years and older can give consent for confidential reproductive health care services.